Exodus 22:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 22:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 22:23 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 22:23 — KJV
“If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;”
— Exodus 22:23 (KJV)
Exodus 22:23 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 22:23
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:23: afflict, cry, surely
“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and...: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:23: any, wise, hear
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:23: wise, surely, hear
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:23: any, surely, hear
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:23: any, wise, hear
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